That's funny - I thought it was going to be a kid selling girl scout cookies.
In a way I have to give the guy props - sometimes it's scary to just cold knock on someone's door. Giving him the benefit of the doubt I would have listened to him but when he asked for the street, I would have given him the wrong one knowing that he wouldn't come back because his intentions likely weren't noble. He could have just been super nervous.. but a lot of that goodwill doesn't happen right now so it was likely a scam.
For me though, it would have given some entertainment at least!
RE: Why is this still a thing?